January 16, 2019 – Cannabis & Tech Today

Denver Unveils a New System for Clearing Marijuana Convictions

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2018 file photo, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock addresses the media during a news conference in Denver. Denver officials say a new program will make it easier for people to clear low level marijuana convictions prosecuted before its use became legal in Colorado. Under the partnership between the Denver district attorney, the city and the county, people seeking to clear their records will be led through the process by the offices' staff.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Denver on Wednesday became the latest city in the nation to take steps to eliminate low-level marijuana convictions in places where the drug is now legal.